Joan Lovely
DState Senator · District Second Essex · Massachusetts · Serving since 2013
BillSenateEnacted and laid before t…
S 1876 - An Act relative to the retirement classification of certain employees of the city of Beverly
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Sep 28, 2026 — Enacted and laid before the Governor
BillSenateSigned by the Governor, C…
S 785 - An Act relative to insurance claims
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Aug 7, 2026 — Signed by the Governor, Chapter 187 of the Acts of 2026
BillSenateAccompanied a study order…
S 3082 - An Act relative to animal telehealth
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Jul 16, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see S3177
BillSenateAccompanied H4767
S 1718 - An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Jul 9, 2026 — Accompanied H4767
BillSenateAccompanied a study order…
S 2928 - An Act to establish a celiac disease screening pilot program
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Jun 15, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see S3124
BillSenateNew draft substituted, se…
S 2579 - An Act Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act of 2025
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Jun 1, 2026 — New draft substituted, see S3106
BillSenateReferred to the committee…
S 784 - An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Apr 8, 2026 — Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
BillSenateCommittee recommended oug…
S 1173 - An Act relative to minimizing suffering during the commitment process
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Apr 2, 2026 — Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
BillSenateAccompanied a new draft, …
S 2414 - An Act establishing a tunnel to connect the campuses of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical school ("ENSATS”)
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Apr 2, 2026 — Accompanied a new draft, see S3011
BillSenateBill reported favorably b…
S 2927 - An Act relative to students accessing food and nutritional information
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Apr 2, 2026 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
BillSenateBill reported favorably b…
S 478 - An Act relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Apr 1, 2026 — Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
BillSenateAccompanied a study order…
S 2411 - An Act relative to online driver education
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Apr 1, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see S3009
BillSenateAccompanied a study order…
S 1171 - An Act relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Apr 1, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see S3038
BillSenateReferred to the committee…
SD 3751 - An Act relative to animal telehealth
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Mar 23, 2026 — Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
BillSenateCommittee recommended oug…
S 1573 - An Act relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Mar 12, 2026 — Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
BillSenateAccompanied a study order…
S 479 - An Act to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Mar 12, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see S3012
BillSenateAccompanied a study order…
S 782 - An Act to increase health insurer reporting transparency
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Feb 26, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see S2972
BillSenateAccompanied a study order…
S 1572 - An Act relative to acute hospital governance
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Feb 26, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see S2972
BillSenateAccompanied a study order…
S 781 - An Act to help patients and reduce healthcare costs by ensuring patient adherence to medications
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Feb 26, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see S2972
BillSenateRead second and ordered t…
S 1454 - An Act relative to PEG access and cable related funds
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Feb 12, 2026 — Read second and ordered to a third reading
BillSenateReferred to the committee…
S 783 - An Act to promote increased access to patient care through equitable reimbursement
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Feb 9, 2026 — Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
BillSenateBill reported favorably b…
S 1165 - An Act amending the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Feb 5, 2026 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
BillSenateAccompanied a study order…
S 885 - An Act relative to premium impact statements
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Jan 29, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see S2931
BillSenateAccompanied a study order…
S 154 - An Act establishing guardians as providers of medical care to support the rights of incapacitated persons
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Jan 29, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see S2931
BillSenateAccompanied a study order…
S 886 - An Act relative to family members serving as caregivers
Massachusetts State Senate·Last action Jan 29, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see S2931